Airports / Wisconsin / SUE
Door County Cherryland Airport.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin · 725 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
22 ratings
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Operators based
725
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Field standing
#1 / 44
Wisconsin airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 22 Google ratings , ranked against 44 rated WI fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB).
Overview
Located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Door County Cherryland Airport (KSUE / SUE) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 725 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SUE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB, 37 nm), Delta County Airport (ESC, 55 nm), and Appleton International Airport (ATW, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,599-foot paved runway, SUE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from SUE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sturgeon Bay.
1 FBO serves KSUE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Tailwind Flight Center - Sturgeon Bay
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- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 08:00-16:00 (after-hours call-out available)
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSUE
IATA
SUE
FAA / Local
SUE
Elevation
725 ft
Coordinates
44.8437° N · 87.4215° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 725 ft, SUE sits lower than 81% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,599 ft
- 02/204,599 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/283,199 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,599 ft
SUE's 4,599 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 37nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
- 55nmESCDelta County AirportEscanaba
- 59nmATWAppleton International AirportAppleton
- 61nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 65nmIMTFord AirportKingsford
- 71nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
Location
Open the full mapKSUE · Door County Cherryland Airport · Sturgeon Bay, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SUE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 173 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 568 nm | 1h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Boston (BED) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 843 nm | 2h 22m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 918 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SUE?
- Door County Cherryland Airport's longest paved runway is 4,599 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SUE?
- Door County Cherryland Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,599 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Door County Cherryland Airport?
- One FBO serves SUE: Tailwind Flight Center - Sturgeon Bay. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SUE?
- The closest alternate is Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), about 37 nm away, followed by Delta County Airport (ESC) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SUE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 37m (525 nm), Washington DC about 1h 43m (568 nm), New York about 1h 52m (634 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.